EFL Course Director

Description

Your primary role as Course Director is to oversee the implementation and smooth running of the academic programme. Other key duties are to manage the teaching team to deliver high quality language classes, teaching wherever necessary; to be the focal liaison point for all Group Leaders' and Agents' enquiries and request about the course content, and to ensure that students adhere to the code of conduct laid down by the company. Some of your responsibilities will include:

To coordinate the academic programme, liaise with the Operations Management Team, provide facilities and resources for the teaching team for written and oral work.

To ensure resources are returned and well maintained, organise placement tests for students on arrival, the marking of the tests and the efficient placing of students into classes based on test results.

Administer and account for all petty cash and funds give to staff, coordinate with the Guest Care Team and organise the off site visits when required.

To manage the teaching team; allocate teachers to classes, conduct probationary and End of Contract reviews with teachers.

Communicate with the Teaching team to discuss the groups' ability levels and objectives.

Monitor teachers' performance, punctuality and appearance.

Ensure that all class paperwork is properly completed including the daily records of work.

Checking the programme meets the party leaders' expectations and feeding back to the PGL Centre Manager.

Requirements

We're looking for enthusiastic fluent English speakers holding a Cambridge DELTA/ Trinity Diploma TESOL/ TEFL Q or equivalent. Our EFL Course Leader must have previous experience of delivering in a classroom style setting, excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with others, and the ability to work as part of a team and deliver results.

You must also be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others and the ability to work as part of a team and deliver results. 3 years experience in a similar summer school role and knowledge of how PGL activity centres run and work on a daily basis are skills and experience which will enhance your application, but are not necessarily essential.

About us

PGL is the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays
and educational courses for young people. Growing rapidly since
1957, we now offer watersports, outdoor activity, field studies and
French language immersion courses at 24 locationsPGL is the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays
and educational courses for young people. Growing rapidly since
1957, we now offer watersports, outdoor activity, field studies and
French language immersion courses at 24 locations across the UK,
France and Spain. Last year we launched our English as a Foreign
Language product and are excited to build upon its success

This innovative programme gives inbound guests travelling to PGL
centres in the UK the opportunity to learn and improve their
English skills in a supportive environment as well as sampling the
fantastic range of PGL's infamous outdoor activities on
offer.

Operating at six key PGL locations in England and Scotland, we're
looking for TESOL or CELTA-qualified EFL Teachers, ideally with
previous experience of working with young people, to deliver our
new programme.

Working with PGL as an EFL Teacher is ideal if you're looking for
an enjoyable and rewarding way to spend your summer, enhancing your
CV and gaining further experience for your teaching career. You
will work alongside our Activity Instructor team to ensure our EFL
guests enjoy the best time possible during their two-week stay. PGL
is committed to the principles of equality and diversity: We
welcome applicants from all sectors of the community....
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